Business & Economy

Bloomington selects Berlin-based artist to create public art for Trades District

The art will feature plexiglass and LEDs.

No empty stomachs to be found at 2019 Taste of Bloomington

The 37th annual event featured local restaurants, live music and arts activities. 

‘If they get power again, I'm gone’: Bloomington reacts to farmers’ market white supremacist allegations

Roughly 30 people spoke Monday night about what actions the city can take.

New resource for older Bloomington residents to open in College Mall

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be June 20.

Employee and accomplice conduct embezzlement scheme at TJ Maxx

The total monetary loss was $1,623.68.

Letter alleges white supremacists sell at farmers' market

Some claim local farmers Sarah Dye and Douglas Mackey are members of the hate group Identity Evropa.

City of Bloomington, Habitat for Humanity partner on new affordable housing

The partnership will construct about 50 affordable homes in the next five years.

Two Bloomington Steak ’n Shakes close

The restaurant’s parent company is franchising all locations.

Startup targets Bloomington parking inefficiencies without new lots, garages

FlexePark creates more parking without adding more spaces.

Third electric scooter company, Spin, plans to come to Bloomington

 The Bloomington City Council will vote on scooter regulations at its meeting.

How Bloomington businesses prepare for Little 500 weekend

Freedom to dream: Burma Garden owner pursues music while running restaurant

Allen Aung is the only cook at Burma Garden.

Bochman Lab studies DNA replication in yeast, and then uses that yeast to make beer

Wild Pitch Yeast finds and sells Indiana yeast to local breweries.

Goodfellas Pizzeria: Good and ready to open

The restaurant will open Thursday. 

GroupMe bot Zo does not give phones viruses or steal information, Microsoft says

You can ask the Zo bot how much it knows about you. 

Bloomington eateries celebrate Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped foods

Local and chain restaurants offer sweet and savory options for the holiday.

Downtown Bloomington cafe Blu Boy offers homemade Valentine’s Day chocolates

Seasonal treats include strawberry-and-champagne flavored chocolates.

Sally the salad robot debuts at IU Health Bloomington Hospital

The robot provides a healthy alternative to vending machines.

Beer lovers, puppy lovers welcome at Switchyard Brewing Company

Switchyard brews beer in-house and welcomes the whole community.

In the cold, campers hold hope for free Joella's Hot Chicken

The first 100 people in line at 8 a.m. received 52 coupons for free meals.